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Paymo vs Webex by Cisco

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Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Webex by Cisco

Software

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paymo and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.

Attributes where Paymo and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributePaymoWebex by Cisco
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
Founded20081984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption
  • Web support

Only in Webex by Cisco

  • Video and audio conferencing
  • Screen sharing and annotation
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and playback
  • Meeting transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Breakout sessions

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot Paymo
  • Webinarsnot Paymo
  • Virtual eventsnot Paymo
  • Trainingnot Paymo
  • Enterprise communicationnot Paymo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

Webex by Cisco

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

Pricing, plan by plan

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

Webex by Cisco

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
    • HD video
  • Pro$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
    • Cloud recording and storage
    • Advanced scheduling
  • Business$18/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced security
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo review

Choose Webex by Cisco if

  • You need video and audio conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing and annotation.
Webex by Cisco review

Questions people ask

Is Paymo or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at On request and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paymo or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paymo and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does Paymo or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
What is Paymo best used for?
Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can Paymo do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace.
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